Forester 2861DS Ford E450 vs Thor Motor Coach 31E E450 V8: 5-year value retention (52% vs 51%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Forester 2861DS Ford E450 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Forester 2861DS Ford E450 comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 51% for the Thor Motor Coach 31E E450 V8. Over the first five years the Forester 2861DS Ford E450 loses roughly $69,257 while the Thor Motor Coach 31E E450 V8 loses about $75,135 — a gap near $5,878.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Forester 2861DS Ford E450 sheds about 27% in year one versus 23% for the Thor Motor Coach 31E E450 V8. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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